Top Trump Official Overseeing Migrant Children Program Removed
Mellissa Harper, the acting director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement, was unexpectedly removed from her position amidst ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to intensify immigration enforcement against unaccompanied migrant children. Her abrupt departure is emblematic of the administration's broader strategy to tighten controls over immigration processes, specifically targeting smuggling networks that may involve parental complicity. With Harper's reassignment and the potential appointment of Angie Salazar as acting director, the future direction of the program remains uncertain as it faces increased scrutiny and operational challenges.
- This leadership change raises questions about the continuity of policies affecting vulnerable migrant populations and hints at a more aggressive approach to immigration enforcement under the current administration.
- How might the shift in leadership impact the treatment and safety of unaccompanied migrant children in U.S. custody?